September 10, 2019

THE SEMESTER AHEAD…    

September 17: Interviewing
September 20: Agency Tour
September 24: Tori Jackson
October 1: Meet the Client meeting
*more will be posted in the coming weeks!

T-SHIRTS
Our t-shirt is here! 
Each will be $12
Money can be given to Damian

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

National Conference is taking place October 18-22 in San Diego, CA. 

National Conference is a great opportunity to network with other students and professionals, attend chapter and professional development sessions and workshops, listen to guest speakers, and visit local agencies. Students have the opportunity for potential reimbursement by participating in fundraising efforts.

INTERNSHIPS!
Do you have an internship this year?
Did you know you can take an internship for credit?

Talk to Tom Lamonica so he can set you up with your internship credit!
talamon@ilstu.edu

AGENCY TOURS:
PRSSA’s first tour of the semester will be Friday, September 20. 
We will be visiting Golin and Walker Sands

We are looking for drivers! If you are interested in driving to and from the tours please let Megan know asap! 


INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COMMITTEE HEAD?            
To apply for a committee head position, please submit a cover letter, resume and your list of availability during the week in one .pdf file to prssa@ilstu.edu. The following positions are available:

Development Committee Positions: Fundraising Chair
Relations Committee Positions: Blog Chair, Newsletter Chair
PRi: Account Executive for Maliyah Minks, Account Executive for Student Food Pantry

MEMBERSHIP DUES

If you paid your dues last semester, then you are good for the calendar year. If you are a new member or did not pay dues last semester, you must pay $80 for the calendar year. We will take cash or check, and all checks are to made out to ISU PRSSA. The deadline is Oct. 15


Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. Questions? Ask Megan Pellock!

Membership Incentive Points (MIPS)
Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes!
Rewarded for attendance and participation
Attend Chapter
Publish Articles
Attend socials, fundraisers, or volunteer events
Attend agency tour or networking mixer
Attend PRSA dinner
Perfect chapter attendance
Attend Regional Conference
Attend National Conference

MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! (Even birthdays!) Email: prssa@ilstu.edu 

Congrats again to Tessa in landing an internship with The School of Communication!! We are all so proud of you!

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
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Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR


SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
We hope to see you at our next meeting where we will be covering interviewing on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at SCH 138!